Letting your mind wander without the distraction of smart devices may have mental health benefits.
Scrolling through your phone or flipping through Netflix options may seem like a great way to entertain yourself, but new research suggests that we underestimate how enjoyable sitting with our thoughts can be., recommends putting down devices and letting the mind wander.
The study revealed that people enjoyed sitting without distractions like their phones more than they thought they would. One experiment compared participants’ predictions with a group that had to check the news on the internet. Results were similar. More people enjoyed the time to sit and think. Letting your mind wander can have mental health benefits such as problem-solving and creative thinking.
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